Fishing-rod



(N6 Model.)

J. S..NISWANDER.

Fishing Rod.

' No. 230,650. Patented Aug. 3,1880,

".FETERS, FHoTa-Lr HLmRAFnER. WASHINGTON. I10

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JACOB S. NISWANDER, OF OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.

FISHING-ROD.

SPECIFICATION forming part Of Letters Patent N0. 230,650, dated August 3, 1880. I

' Application filed April 1, 1880. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JACOB S. NISWANDER,

of Oakland, Alameda county, in the State of California, have invented an Improved Fishing-Rod; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact'description thereof, reference being bad to the accompanying drawings.

This invention contemplates improvements in fishing-rods; and it consists of a rod made in sections of tempered steel, with the said sections formed with longitudinal ribs extending along a central solid core, substantially as hereinafter more fully set forth.

1 Referring to the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view. Fig. 2 is an enlarged detail view of the ends of two adjoining sections.

A B G D represent thejoints or sections of a jointed fishing-rod. These joints or sections 1 make of steelrod, which is drawn out to the required size and taper, and properly tempered, so that when they are connected together, in the usual way, they willform a strong, light, and flexible rod, which tapers from its handle to its outer end.

The steel rods or joints are made with a series of longitudinal ribs, 2' i, radiating from a central core, i. The section or joint at the handle end of the rod I usually make hollow.

The best form of ribbed joint will be triangular in cross-section, the faces of which can be made concave, so as to leave a rib at each corner or angle but it can be made with a larger number of faces and ribs, if desired. 5 By making the joints with longitudinal ribs I obtain a very light'rod, which will have greater strength than a round rod containing an equal amount of metal.

A fishing-rod thus constructed of steel is 40 much lighter and stronger, and possesses "will not rust easily it proper care is taken of them, or a coat of varnish could be put over them to protect them from moisture.

To unite the joints or sections together I employ a metallic coupling-joint, c, the ends of which are bored outand tapped with screwthreads. The ends of the joints or sections of the fishing-rod are also tapped with screwthreads, so that'they can be screwed into the ends of the coupling-joint, thus forming a strong and positive connection that cannot become detached by ordinary work.

The eyes ff, for holding the fishing-line,'are attached to the couplil'lg-joints, either directly or by means of bands passing around the joints, as shown at Fig. 1. I shall ordinarily provide a short wooden handle, 9, covering a portion of the largest or handle joint, to which the reel is attached. This forms a complete fishingrod, which possesses all the peculiar qualities so essential in such rods, in order to give the fisherman confidence in operating with it. It can be taken apart and packed in a small com 6 pass, so as to be convenient to carry, and it can be quickly put together again.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is- I,

A jointed fishing-rod the sections of which consist of tempered steel having a central core and longitudinal ribs, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal.

J. S. NISWANDER.

Witnesses JOHN L. Booms, WM. F. CLARK. 

